The match of 3rd round between Carrick Rangers и Linfield took place at Taylors Avenue on 13 January 2026, Tuesday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (29 November 2025) and ended with the victory of Linfield with a score 3-1.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 19 points.
Carrick Rangers takes the 11th position in the league table with 19 points. This is the 21st of 22 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 5 points (Carrick Rangers can score 3 points). The distance from the bottom league record is 7 points. The nearest pursuer is 7 points lower and has the opportunity to score -3 points additionally.
The difference in points with the nearest teams does not allow Carrick Rangers to change the tournament position. Most likely, the game has no tournament significance. The goal difference is 24:39. In addition, the Carrick Rangers offensive line is one of the worst in the tournament.
Linfield is in the TOP-4 with 38 points. This is the 21st of 22 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 5 points (Linfield can score 3 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 14 points (3 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 1 point lower and has the opportunity to score -3 points additionally.
The difference in points with the nearest teams does not allow Linfield to change the tournament position. Most likely, the game has no tournament significance. The goal difference is 35:16. The Linfield defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Carrick Rangers Stats
The team scored 8 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 2 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 13-20. The average number of goals is 1.3. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.2.
Linfield Stats
The team scored 13 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 3 wins, 4 draws и 3 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 11-14. The average number of goals is 1.1. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.3.
Carrick Rangers
0-0
Linfield